Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Sighting-in Time




Deer season is coming before you are ready. Did your rifle get bumped during the summer? Are you sure that the sights and/or scope are exeactly correct? Now is the time to get out to the range. There is no line. The weather is nice. You can take your time.


One thing to remember tho. We are all sportsmen. If someone is shooting when you get to the range. Ask if you can set up your targets or how long before they are done. Don't try taking over.


Official Club sighting-in days will be the last two weekends in Oct/Nov before the rifle deer season start.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Road Kill


Road kill this past month just south of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Submitted photo.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Take a Kid Hunting Weekend


Take A Kid Hunting Weekend -- September 26-27. During Take-A-Kid-Hunting Weekend adult residents accompanied by a youth under age 16 may hunt small game without a license, but must comply with open seasons, limits and other regulations. If you don't have a kid of your own, take one of the neighbors. And remember, setting on a log eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, it just doesn't get any better than that.
Photo by Dick

Sunday, September 20, 2009

September2009 Gun Shows


Sep 26/27 - Event Center, 8155 Paradise Ln, Waconia

Sep 26/27 - National Guard Armory, Cloquet

Sep 26/27 - Bloomington Armory, 3300 W. 98th Street, Bloomington
Photo by Dick



Note: Shows can be cancelled without notice.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

How Smart are you?


Wild Bill Hickock commonly carried a brace of:

A. Remington 1858s in .44

B. Colt Peacemakers in .44-40

C. Colt 1860 Armys in .44

D. Colt 1851 Navys in .36Add Video


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Following the Civil War, Hickock received a matching pair of silver-plated .36 Navy revolvers from a wealthy hunter. These were his daily carry pieces. When expecting trouble, he would often carry heavier Dragoon or 1860 models. There is no record of him carrying Remingtons or Peacemakers.
Photo by Dick





Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Smith & Wesson Recall


Smith & Wesson recalls certain Model 22A pistols. Smith & Wesson has recalled certain Model 22A rimfire pistols. This recall applies only to 22A pistols manufactured from August 1, 2008 to February 19, 2009. Smith & Wesson has determined that the slides of certain pistols manufactured during the time frame noted may not meet the design specifications. This can create a situation where insufficient head space exists, creating a risk of unintended discharge. The pistols fall within the following serial number range: UBW 0000 - UBW 9999; UBY 0000 - UBY 4104.

If you have a gun in this serial number range, send an email to this address: 22A@smith-wesson.com, and ask for further directions.
Photo by Dick

Colt's Recall


Colt's has determined that the slide lock safety and/or the recoil spring guide pad in certain Colt model pistols were not manufactured to Colt specifications and must be replaced. All of the Colt models were sold after March 2007. Only the New Agent model needs replacement of both parts. For all models listed, you must return the pistol to the Colt factory for part(s) replacement. To learn more, Colt's customer service department call be reached online at www.coltsmfg.com.
Photo by Dick

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Go Grousin'

This fall could offer the best ruffed grouse hunting since the legendary 1971 and 1989 seasons, when Minnesota hunters harvested 1 million birds. This past springs drumming counts increased 44 percent from spring 2008 in the northeast survey region. The last cycle peak was in 1998.


Photo by Dick

Friday, September 11, 2009

New Shooting Bench



Club members John Nicholas, Jerome Wiener and Dick Klinzing have modified two existing shooting benches on the 50 yard line by lowering them and built and installed a double bench for the 100 yard line. The two modified benches are more for youth and those of us who are closer to the ground. When using the range, pick the bench that you feel the most comfortable in. Photos by Dick

Saturday, September 5, 2009

September 2009 Club Meeting

The Babbitt Conservation Club will be holding its monthly business meeting on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 pm at the rifle range club house. All members and guests are welcome.

Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act (H.R. 45)

Correspondence from Minnesota Congressman James Oberstar dated August 21, 2009 regarding the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act (H.R.45). "This legislation has been introduced in the 111th Congress and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation would prohibit an individual from possessing a firearm unless he or she has been issued a firearm license.
Similar legislation was introduced in the 110th Congress and it was not considered by the House Judiciary Committee. It is unlikely to be considered in the 111th Congress either.
Rest assured that I will continue to oppose efforts to undermine Second Amendment freedoms.
Withe best wishes. Sincerely, James L. Oberstar, M.C."

Friday, September 4, 2009

Blind Alleys on the Internet

During World War II, soldiers stuck on troopships or remote bases would often start rumors, just for the sake of seeing how fast a tall tale would get back to them. The Internet is a wonderful tool for gun owners. You can go online and order hundreds of thousands of gun parts and accessories, look up gun manufacturers catalogs, and download reloading data and ballistics tables from your favorite bullet or powder makers. The same goes for range information, hunting tips, firearm history and everything else you can imagine in the world of guns. But there's a price to pay for all this. Part of that price is that misinformation travels just as fast as the truth. A good example is S.B. 2099, a bill that would supposedly require you to report all your guns on your income tax return every April 15. Like many rumors, there's only a small grain of truth in this one. It turns out someone's recycling an old alert that wasn't even accurate when it was new. There actually was a bill called S.2099 that would have taxed handguns - nine ears ago. It disappeared without any action by the Senate.

And now for the ammunition shortage. We all know that ammunition's been getting more expensive, and lately some calibers can be hard to find at any price. Naturally, according to the Internet buzz, there must be a conspiracy. Fortunately, this time fiction is stranger than truth. Ammunition is scarce because - Suprise! - people are buying a lot of it. Far from cutting back, manufacturers are running three shifts a day to keep up with demand. Eventually, things may get back to normal. But in the meantime, the only place busier than the ammo factories is the rumor mill.

Puppy Training
















Carol Nyholm, owner of Roaring Winds Kennel of Babbitt, has been conducting puppy training on the Babbitt Conservation Club grounds every Monday evening for the last six weeks. Carol has graciously been donating her time and experience in training and handling dogs to help local hunters give their young retrievers key obedience and field training before the September 19th grouse opener. Article by Dave Youngman and photos by Joan Youngman